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Every year since 1830, New Pekin, in southern Indiana, has celebrated the 4th of July, making it what the townspeople say is the “Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation.” | Limestone Post

New Pekin, Ind., Has ‘Oldest’ 4th of July Celebration in the Nation
Michael Waterford
Every year since 1830, a small town in southern Indiana has celebrated the 4th of July, making it what the townspeople (and The Library of Congress) say is the “Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation.” Writer Michael Waterford looks into this event, which rivals those in towns hundreds of times its size. Click here to read the full story.
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Studios an Integral Part of B-town Music Scene [video]
TJ Jaeger
Bloomington’s vibrant, homegrown music scene thrives in genres that span the spectrum. With such talent and energy, it’s only natural that a recording industry would be a part of the scene. In this short documentary made for Limestone Post, filmmaker TJ Jaeger tours a few of the area’s many studios. Click here to watch the video.
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One World Enterprises' commissary has moved to a new location, bringing many members of their KitchenShare program with them. Co-founder and owner Jeff Mease describes this food and beverage business collaboration as “the antithesis of the chain model." | Photo by Lynae Sowinski

One World’s ‘New Business Model’ Opens Doors for Startups
Jonna Mary Yost
Jeff Mease, co-founder of One World Enterprises, has long shared his business knowledge — and even his commissary — with numerous startups. Now the guy who’s “fascinated about localism” has doubled-down on his collaborative business model with a new, bigger commissary, which he will share with other entrepreneurs in his KitchenShare program. Click here for the full story.
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The often-ignored zucchini gets center stage in Ruthie Cohen's Zucchini and Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs recipe. | Photo by Ruthie Cohen

Stirring the Pot: Consider the Zucchini
Ruthie Cohen
Ruthie Cohen tells us to look at the familiar, the routine, the same old road, with a sense of wonder. “The surprise of rediscovery can be sweet and surprising,” she says. Consider the zucchini. Usually overlooked as a secondary ingredient or a side dish, this commonplace veggie has the makings of a star. Click here to read the full story.
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Nathan Clark spins steel wool on the Clear Creek Trail. Clark created this image by packing steel wool into a whisk, attaching it to a dog leash, lighting it on fire, and spinning it while using a long exposure. | Photo by Nathan Clark

From Lake Monroe to the Milky Way, a Photographer’s Long Exposures
Nathan Clark
Nathan Clark doesn’t so much shoot for the stars as shoot at them. His time-exposure photography is stunning, but his work also focuses on his more down-to-earth interests — the outdoors, geology, and conservation. Here is a gallery of some of his favorite shots. Click here to read the full story.
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Michael Waterford says some of the best outdoor excursions can be had in southern Indiana. In this introduction to paddling, he offers suggestions on how to get on local lakes and rivers. It’s the first step, he says, to saving them. | Photo by Limestone Post

Outfitted: Paddling the Lakes and Rivers of Southern Indiana
Michael Waterford
Adventure-travel writer, outfitter, and explorer of the unknown, Michael Waterford says some of the best excursions can be had in southern Indiana. In this introduction to paddling, he offers suggestions on how to get on local lakes and rivers. It’s the first step, he says, to saving them. Click here to read the full story.
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June is Indiana Limestone Month. To celebrate, there are three local quarry tours, including Furst Quarry, pictured here. | Photo by Teal Strabbing, Visit Bloomington

Explore — Even Dive Into — Quarries During Limestone Month
Lynae Sowinski
The news about Rooftop Quarry suddenly becoming inaccessible has made many people sad. But during Indiana Limestone Month in June, you can take guided tours of three nearby quarries — and even swim in the quarries at White Rock Park near Shelbyville. Limestone Post’s Editorial Director Lynae Sowinski has all the details. Click here to read the story.
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Instant Gratification Movie Challenge producers Eric Ayotte, left, and Charlie Jones are celebrating the challenge's seventh year on June 5 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. | Photo by TJ Jaeger

Movie Challenge at Buskirk-Chumley Promises ‘Instant Gratification’
TJ Jaeger
Instant Gratification Movie Challenge celebrates seven years on June 5 at Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Producers Eric Ayotte and Charlie Jones sat with writer TJ Jaeger to discuss their monthly short-film festival, its roots in the “DIY punk scene,” and their effort in “keeping live cinema alive.” Click here to read the full story.
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Illustration by Penina Gal

13 Books to Keep Young Readers Entertained on Those Long Summer Days
Jen Hockney Bratton, Penina Gal
Whether your child wants to participate in the library’s Summer Reading Program or just browse The Book Corner, experts agree that reading should be part of every child’s summer fun. Jen Hockney Bratton asks the librarian at University Elementary School, Mary D’Eliso, for suggestions to while away the summer days. Click here to read the full story.
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Dismayed by the conspicuous absence of nurse-midwives in local hospitals, the newly formed Bloomington Consumers for Birth Choices (BCBC) recently petitioned IU Health Bloomington Hospital to provide local families with “a network of fully supported certified nurse-midwives.” The hospital has been “actively addressing this need,” but first, it must recruit enough obstetricians to support a midwifery program. | Photo courtesy of bies, Creative Commons

IU Health Addressing Push to Provide Nurse-Midwives
Susan M. Brackney, Andrew Grodner
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) help with pre- and postnatal care, but none are available at nearby hospitals. Since a local group petitioned IU Health Bloomington to provide a network of CNMs, the hospital has been “actively addressing this need.” First, it must recruit enough obstetricians to support a midwifery program. Click here to read the full story.
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Indiana Limestone Company has taken extensive measures to make Rooftop Quarry safer by making it less accessible — this includes bulldozing debris to block a favorite 65-foot launching point. | Photo by Lynae Sowinski (Click the arrows for more photos.)

These New Photos Show Rooftop Is Inaccessible But Not Destroyed
Limestone Post, Lynae Sowinski
Rooftop Quarry has been a local landmark for generations. But, citing “public safety concerns,” the company has taken measures to make the popular swimming hole safer by making it less accessible. View new photos of the quarry, which was featured in the 1979 movie Breaking Away. Click here for the full story and to view the photos.
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Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys created a cradle of bluegrass music in Bean Blossom, Indiana, that continues to influence musicians of all genres today. Anders Beck of Greensky Bluegrass (pictured here performing at The Vogue in Indianapolis in January) credits the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia for his introduction to bluegrass. Garcia was heavily influenced by Monroe, and even visited Bean Blossom in 1964 to audition for him. | Photo by Samantha Eibling

From Blue Grass to ‘Purple Rain,’ Bean Blossom Fest Celebrates 50 Years of Influence
Samantha Eibling
Even before Bill Monroe's first “Blue Grass Celebration” in 1967, Bean Blossom, Indiana, was a home to the style of music Monroe created. Fifty years later, it’s still considered the cradle of bluegrass music. As writer Samantha Eibling tells it, Monroe’s — and Bean Blossom’s — influence reaches far and wide. Click here to read the full story.
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